Southern Connecticut State University

Southern Connecticut State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Southern Connecticut State University has the Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Southern Connecticut State University include Psychology Club, Habitat for Humanity, Crescent Players and Black Student Union.

Southern Connecticut State University students' favorite campus traditions are Spring Week, Homecoming Week and Convocation.

Does Southern Connecticut State University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Southern Connecticut State University.

Southern Connecticut State University offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Southern Connecticut State University students live off campus. In 2023, 25% of undergrads at Southern Connecticut State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 75% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Southern Connecticut State University. There are 2,595 spots available in on-campus housing for all 6,800 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 2,218 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Southern Connecticut State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Southern Connecticut State University Athletics

At Southern Connecticut State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Southern Connecticut State University:

Is Southern Connecticut State University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Southern Connecticut State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Southern Connecticut State University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Southern Connecticut State University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

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Plan a Visit to Southern Connecticut State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Southern Connecticut State University, take Interstate 95 to New Haven, CT. If you need to fly, book your flight to Tweed-New Haven Municipal airport.

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